Meaning of the word whore in English

What does whore mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

whore

US /hɔːr/
UK /hɔːr/

Noun

1.

a prostitute

Example:
The novel depicted the harsh life of a whore in the 19th century.
He called her a whore in a fit of anger.
2.

a contemptible or immoral person (used as a general term of abuse)

Example:
He's a lying whore, you can't trust anything he says.
Don't be such a political whore, stand up for what's right!

Verb

1.

to act as a prostitute

Example:
She was forced to whore to support her family.
He accused her of whoring herself for money.
2.

to betray one's principles or integrity for personal gain

Example:
He would whore himself out for any political advantage.
Many artists feel they have to whore their art to commercial interests.